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Makena Patterson

LMSW CALM Counseling Austin
In-person In-person
Telehealth Telehealth
Available this week
Specializes in: Trauma, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Teens, Relationship Issues
In network with Aetna

Introduction

Are you looking for a therapist who truly "gets it?" If you or someone you love have been feeling disconnected from your bodies, relationships, or sense of self: please know that you've made it to a space where someone understands. To be honest, folks often move through life trying to meet expectations, survive adversity, or fill certain roles without realizing how much they carry. Sometimes, that can show up as anxiety, self-criticism, dissociation, or even anger. Beneath these strategies for managing pain, the body holds what the mind has tried to manage: complex trauma, OCD, disordered eating, grief, anxiety, or depression. If this sounds like you, I’d be honored to be of support. As a therapist specializing in ERP, EMDR and IFS, I help folks heal from these challenges through compassionate, evidence-based therapy that centers both body and mind in healing. Sessions with me will focus on understanding and strengthening your relationship with yourself and others. Above all else, I recognize that finding the right therapist can feel like one more heavy task. I honor the courage it takes to begin this process. If it feels like working together is the right fit, I invite you to reach out for a free 20-minute consultation through the contact form here, my practice CALM Counseling's website, or via email.

GENDER Female
PRONOUNS She/Her/Hers
RACE & ETHNICITY White

Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • Available on nights & weekends
  • Offers free consultation
  • In-person & telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments and insurance

Licenses

  • LMSW #117086 (TX)

Specialties

Treatment Approaches

Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals
  • Couples
  • Families

Communities

  • LGBTQIA+
  • People with Disabilities
  • Kink/Diverse Sexualities
  • Open Relationships/Polyamory

Age groups

  • Children (6-12)
  • Teenagers (12-18)
  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)

Languages

  • English

Faiths

  • Multi-Faith
  • Agnostic
  • Atheist
  • Christian
  • Islam
  • Jewish
  • Buddhist

Payment options Free intro call available

Pay with insurance

Makena Patterson accepts these insurance providers. What you pay depends on your plan.
  • Aetna

Pay out-of-pocket

  • Individual Therapy $100 - $165

Locations

Calm Counseling - Office 1
Austin, TX 78746-6900
Calm Counseling - Office 2
Austin, TX 78746-6900
Calm Counseling - Office 4
Austin, TX 78746-6900
Calm Counseling - Office 5
Austin, TX 78746-6900
Calm Counseling - Office 6
Austin, TX 78746
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Austin, TX 78746-6900
Video Office

Professional Information

Education

  • Master's Degree, Clinical Social Work - The University of Texas at Austin
  • Bachelor's Degree, Psychology - The University of Texas at Austin

Certifications

  • EMDR

FAQ

Is Makena Patterson accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Makena Patterson is currently accepting new clients and can be booked on the Therapy Finder website. Makena Patterson also offers a free consultation.
Does Makena Patterson offer telehealth appointments? Makena Patterson does offer telehealth appointments. You can request to book a telehealth appointment with them on their Therapy Finder profile.
What areas does Makena Patterson specialize in? Makena Patterson specializes in the following areas: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Relationship Issues, and Trauma.
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